Shrimp With Tomatoes, Olives and Basil

This simple main course can be ready in about 20 minutes.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  peeled shrimp
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
• 1  lb tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups chopped)
• 1⁄4 cup white wine (water or vegetable stock may be substituted)
• 1⁄3 cup  pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup parsley, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook 2 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through and no longer translucent in the center. Transfer to a plate.
2. 2. Add the tomato, wine and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt to the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes, until the tomato is softened and the liquid thickens. Stir in the olives and parsley; cook 1 minute, and stir in the shrimp and basil. Remove from heat.